MikeRuff, Author at Garage Matters

Technicians put diagnostic skills to the test at Delphi Academy for Top Awards semi-final

MikeRuff9 October, 20259 October, 2025

by MikeRuff9 October, 20259 October, 20250

Delphi Academy once again played host to one of the UK’s most fiercely contested garage competitions, welcoming the Top Technician 2025 semi-finalists on Saturday 4th...

Tim Benson to share award-winning strategies at The Blend 2025

MikeRuff8 October, 20258 October, 2025

by MikeRuff8 October, 20258 October, 20250

Tim Benson, Managing Director at multi-award-winning Oldfields Garage, will bring his expertise to The Blend 2025 on Saturday 18 October in Birmingham with a practical...

Bodyshops and cosmetic repairers face Health and Safety Executive inspections

MikeRuff8 October, 20258 October, 2025

by MikeRuff8 October, 20258 October, 20250

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a nationwide campaign of 1,000 targeted inspections across motor vehicle repair businesses in Great Britain, aiming to...

New DVSA jacking equipment standards from 2026

MikeRuff8 October, 202514 October, 2025

by MikeRuff8 October, 202514 October, 20250

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new equipment specifications that will come into effect for Class 4 MOT centres from 1 April...

Top Technician 2025 finalists confirmed following gruelling semi-finals at Delphi Academy

MikeRuff7 October, 20257 October, 2025

by MikeRuff7 October, 20257 October, 20250

After a series of intense and fiercely contested semi-finals at Delphi Academy in Warwick last weekend, five Top Technician finalists have been revealed, each vying...

Apprenticeships back on the agenda but will It deliver the skills garages need?

MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 2025

by MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 20252

The Prime Minister’s new ambition to see two-thirds of young people in the UK go on to university, technical education, or a ‘gold-standard apprenticeship’ by...

New car market sees best September performance since 2020

MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 2025

by MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 20250

The UK new car market delivered its strongest September since 2020, with registrations rising 13.7% to 312,891 units, according to the latest figures from the...

Delphi Academy to take Tesla training to Mira Technology Institute

MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 2025

by MikeRuff6 October, 20256 October, 20250

Delphi Academy is partnering with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to host free Tesla Service & Maintenance training at the MIRA Technology Institute on...

West Yorkshire garage shuts shop: specialist tools for sale

MikeRuff5 October, 20256 October, 2025

by MikeRuff5 October, 20256 October, 20250

Lineholme Garage, a long-established West Yorkshire business, has closed after decades of serving farmers, plant operators, and workshop professionals nationwide. Known for its expertise and...

Storm Amy postpones Blend’s Snowdon hike but community rallies with local challenges for Ben

MikeRuff3 October, 20253 October, 2025

by MikeRuff3 October, 20253 October, 20250

The Blend’s garage community has once again shown its strength and solidarity, raising vital funds for Ben, the automotive industry charity, despite the postponement of...

Technicians put diagnostic skills to the test at Delphi Academy for Top Awards semi-final

Tim Benson to share award-winning strategies at The Blend 2025

Bodyshops and cosmetic repairers face Health and Safety Executive inspections

New DVSA jacking equipment standards from 2026

Top Technician 2025 finalists confirmed following gruelling semi-finals at Delphi Academy

Apprenticeships back on the agenda but will It deliver the skills garages need?

New car market sees best September performance since 2020

Delphi Academy to take Tesla training to Mira Technology Institute

West Yorkshire garage shuts shop: specialist tools for sale

Storm Amy postpones Blend’s Snowdon hike but community rallies with local challenges for Ben

UK’s Top Garages, Technicians and Apprentices shine at 2025 Top Awards

Garage Services Online urges Top Awards finalists to showcase skills and recognition...

Delphi Academy hosts UK’s leading talent for final rounds of 2025 Top...

Garage Hive spotlights operational excellence at 2025 Top Awards

IGA membership surges 22% in 2025

UK’s Top Garages, Technicians and Apprentices shine at 2025 Top Awards

Garage Services Online urges Top Awards finalists to showcase skills and recognition online

Delphi Academy hosts UK’s leading talent for final rounds of 2025 Top Awards

Garage Hive spotlights operational excellence at 2025 Top Awards

IGA membership surges 22% in 2025